Periodically, we pose a question to artists about an issue they face in their work and lives. It can be challenging to balance artistic creation with the business, financial, or other career aspects of artists' work. Artists are encouraged to see their art career as a "business" - but how does that translate into practice? We asked artists in different disciplines, What is … [Read more...]
Fellows Notes – Apr 16
In April: MCC artists venture into books and onto screens, up on stages and out on the airwaves, and just generally do great things in the Commonwealth and beyond. The latest news from our Fellows/Finalists... Elizabeth Alexander and Randal Thurston are exhibiting in Paper and Blade: Modern Paper Cutting at Fuller Craft Museum (thru 7/31). Rick Ashley, Claire Beckett, … [Read more...]
Fellows Notes – Feb 16
It's a Leap Year, so there's an extra day this month to enjoy the awesomeness of Massachusetts artists! For a taste, we offer news from past Fellows and Finalists of MCC's Artist Fellowships. Melinda Lopez, who has a new play opening this month (see below), in the 40 Years of Fellowships project Two exhibitions at the University of New Hampshire Museum of … [Read more...]